Allstate Corporation, The

Allstate sells 13 major lines of insurance, including auto property, life, and commercial. Allstate also offers retirement and investment products and banking services.

Allstate was founded in 1931 as part of Sears, Roebuck & Co., and became a publicly traded company in 1993. At the time, the initial public offering was the largest in U.S. history. On June 30, 1995, it became a totally independent company after Sears divested its remaining shares to Sears stockholders.

Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Allstate is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer and one of the nation's leading insurers in urban areas.

Suppliers interested in doing business with Allstate are welcome to visit allstate.com/procurement for a listing of the goods and services purchased and an overview of Allstate's sourcing processes.